In this course, students will focus on second language writing theory, and best practice instructional methodology used to teach writing skills to English Language Learners from literacy to advanced levels. This course introduces participants to i) a variety of strategies, resources and skills to help develop writing skills, ii) basic assessment tools for the evaluation of writing skills, and iii) some potential uses of technology in the ESL/EFL classroom.
Prerequisites
TESO 1101 taken prior or concurrently.
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What you will learn
- Introduction to teaching writing
- Writing theory and methodology
- Literacy and low-level learners
- Writing in the classroom
- Responding to student writing
- Writing at higher levels
- Creative Writing
- Integrating writing into multi-skills lessons and Technology and teaching writing
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.